There is only one word to describe the state of cord cutting 2016, messy. Cord cutting, which is simply defined as cable TV subscribers discontinuing their subscriptions, is not a new thing. It peaked five years ago in 2011 when a record 744,000 cable subscribers opted out, according to research by the SNL Kagan firm.
Efforts by Time Warner and Comcast to derail cord cutting and keep subscribers were futile, as more and more people still discontinued their cable TV subscriptions. So much was cable cutting, that only last quarter saw 298,000 subscribers choosing internet TV. With such great numbers in lost subscribers, potential subscribers never even bothered signing up. The reason behind this great cord cutting 2016 is mainly because of the high cost of cable subscription as well as endless irritating commercials.
As cord cutting 2016 continues to happen, so be the amount of TV shows available for streaming. Streaming services such as Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon are releasing new original content by the day, and therefore, subscribers are unable to keep up, therefore, we have categorized content as per the viewers.
1. People Who like Movies
Cord cutting options for movie buffs come with multiple options from Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. Amazon’s library alone contains 18,400 titles. Netflix will offer you the best collection of new, original content for about $8 - $20 per month. A renting option is available for Amazon, Google Play and iTunes at $5 or for purchase at $15-$20.
2. People Who like Sports
Sports fanatics also have lots of options when cord cutting 2016. Their best option is the PlayStation Vue and/or Sling TV. Subscription will give you access to Fox Sports 1 and ESPN content, with an additional choice of channels to suit your taste. With a $40 antenna, you will also be able to watch N.F.L games and local news networks such as ABC, NBC, Fox and CBS.
3. People Who like Premium Network Shows
Premium network shows are also available for direct subscriptions, therefore, for those fans of ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Game of Thrones,’ cord cutting 2016 will mean you discontinue watching the show. These shows can be viewed directly on your streaming devices such as phones or tablets. Content for networks such as HBO and Showtime is always available, which includes movies.
4. Binge Watchers
Netflix is arguably most preferred when it comes to binge-watching TV shows since the shows are released all at once. Moreover, as soon as the current shows such as “Mr. Robot” are available on DVD, subscribers will be able to view this show as well as other current shows hot on TV.
5. Kids/Family Shows
Parents contemplating cord cutting 2016 need not worry as streaming services such as Netflix has content for the kids and the whole family. Speaking of Netflix, they recently entered into a partnership with Disney that will see them air Disney content on their streaming service. Sling TV, on the other hand, offers channels such as CN, Disney Junior/Channel and Nick Jr.
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